Local Resources
Click the titles below in "red" to take you directly to the links and information you are looking for. Take a look at some of the great things the Houston, Katy, Fulshear, & Sugar Land areas have to offer. These resources are designed to help you before your move and after your move. Be sure to check out "AREA INFORMATION" for some great details. You can even connect your utilities with the click of a mouse.......look under "UTILITIES". Please call me if there is some information you need, that you don't see here: cathy@cathymanuel.com or 281-300-3021.
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| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Katy Champer of Commerce - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Katy Area Economic Developmet Council - Economic Information About Katy | |
| All Houston areas, restuarants, shops, etc - You can search almost anything you are intersted in knowing about any area of Houston or Houston suburbs. | |
| Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce - Sugar Land area | |
Houston Information...REAL ESTATE UPDATE - You have to review this link often.
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| Newcomer & Resource Guides - A great resource for differnt areas of Houston. This magazines provides you details about areas, school, private schools, daycares, churches, Hospitals, etc. | |
| Pearland Chamber of Commerce - | |
Sugar Land, TX - Great information about Sugar Land
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| The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce - | |
| Builders | |
| Ashton Wood Homes - A variety of homes. | |
| Brighton Homes - | |
| Coventry Homes - | |
| Darling Homes - | |
| David Weekly Homes - | |
| Gehan Homes - | |
| K Hovnanian Homes - | |
| Lennar Homes - | |
| Meritage Homes - | |
| Morrison Homes - | |
| Newmark Homes - | |
| Parkwood Homes - | |
| Perry Homes - | |
| Plantation Homes - | |
| Trendmaker Homes - | |
| Village Builders - | |
| Westin Homes - | |
| Child Care | |
| Kids-R-Kids - Find a location in Katy,Sugar Land, or Houston | |
| Custom Home Builders | |
| Bayou Builders - One of my favorite builders. Tak a look at his designs. Call me for an appointment, 281-300-3021. | |
| Christopher Sims Homes - Great home builder in Riverstone. | |
| Kickerillo - Check out his magnificant homes. See Cross Creek Ranch | |
| Memorial Builder - A local builder well know for his quality construction. | |
| Sagewood Homes - Has some great home sights off of the Hwy 359 area. Office in Fulshear. See me for an appointment at 281-300-3021 | |
| Sterling Classic - Builds beautiful, large homes in Riverstone. | |
| Steve Fuqua Custom Builder - Houston area has many renowned builders. There are some exceptional neighborhoods to choose from. Steve Fuqua is a top builder. | |
| Westport Homes - A renowned builder in Houston, builder Million Dollar Home and Townhomes. David Moore. | |
| Homestead Exemption | |
| Texas Appraisal Districts - A List of all Texas Appraisal Districts | |
| Brazoria County - Go to sight and pull up Homestead Exemption form. You will need to print it, and mail it in. www.brazoriacad.org/ | |
| Fort Bend County - Click the title and it will take you to the form. www.fbcad.org | |
| Harris County - Click the title for the form. www.hcad.org | |
| Montogmery County - Click the title for the form. www.mcad-tx.org/ | |
| Waller County - Mail to: Waller County Appraisal District, PO BOX 159, Katy, TX 77492-0159. www.wallercounty.org/tax.php | |
| Insurance Companies | |
Allstate - Cindy Joya, Hablamos Espanol
281-550-8833
cindyjoya@allstate.com
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| Gulledge Insurance - Loren Gulledge 281-494-4234 loren@gulledgeinsurance.com | |
State Farm - David Stegall, since 1981
281-778-0841
david@dstegalins.com
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Mortgage Companies | |
| HOME USA Mortgage - Mike Moore 281-265-3415 mike@homeusamortgage.com | |
| Martin Mortgage - Evelyn & Michael Martin in Fulshear 281-533-9952 evelyn@martinmortgageonline.com michael@martinmortgaeonline.com | |
| Preferred Home Mortgage - Brad Snyder 713-346-0274 Brad.Snyder@wellsfargo.com | |
| Stanford Lending - Reagan Tielke 281-565-8500 Rtielke@stanfordlending.com Heather Atchison 281-814-6487 hatchison@stanfordlending.com | |
| Photography/Florist | |
Eve Floral Design - (281)-979-2763
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Photographer - (713)-530-3689
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| Post Offices | |
| Barker Post Office - 1-800-275-8777 | |
| City Of Katy Post Office - 1-800-275-8777 | |
| Fulshear Post Office - 8055 FM 359 S., Fulshear, TX 77441 | |
| Katy - Park Row Branch - 281-829-5062 | |
| Private Schools | |
| Awty International School - Houston private school for PK-12 7455 Awty School Lane Houston, Texas 77055 (713)-686-4850 | |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy - Sugar Land private school- Grades PK-5 2140 First Colony Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77479 (281)-980-7070 | |
| Faith West Academy - Katy private school for PK-12 (281)-391-LOVE 2225 Porter Rd. Katy, TX 77493 | |
| Fort Bend Baptist Academy - Sugar Land private school offering education in PK-12. 1201 Lakeview Sugar Land, TX 77478 (281)-263-9142 | |
| Saint Agnes Academy - Houston Young Women's College Prepatory School (grades 9-12) (713)-219-5400 9000 Bellaire Blvd. Houston, TX 77036 | |
| St Thomas' Episcopal School - Houston private school K-12 4900 Jackwood St Houston, TX 77096-1599 (713) 666-3111 | |
| Village School - Houston private school for PK-12 (281)-496-7900 13077 Westella Drive Houston, TX 77077 | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Get Connected to Utilities/Change address/Local Movers - You can make your transition easy, by using this sight. | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
Pods for Storage & Moving - Great alternative for short term storage.
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| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Schools | |
| Conroe School District - The Woodlands is in this district | |
| Cy-Fair Schools - New homes has created a population growth in this area too. | |
| Fort Bend Independent School District - One of the fastest growing school districts in the state. Rated academically acceptable. | |
| Humble ISD - Kingwood HS has one of the best track teams in the US. | |
| Katy Area Schools - Katy ISD is one of the fastest growing school districts in the Houston area. It is currently served by 46 schools, with an additional 17 new schools slated. | |
| Lamar Consolidated Independent School District - "Outstanding education, in a small town atmosphere". Because of the burst of growth, Lamar has many new campuses. | |
| Pearland ISD - A growing area has demanded great new schools | |
| Spring ISD - Recognized for the many explanary schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Shopping | |
La Centerra at Cinco Ranch - Upscale shopping center, great for the whole family. 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
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Katy Mills Mall - Katy Mills features hundreds of the best names in retail & outlet shopping.
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The Villagio at Cinco Ranch - Great boutiques and dining. 22756 Westheimer Pkwy., Katy.
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Sugar Land Town Square - A Lifestyle Center in the heart of Sugar Land featuring: restuarants, sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, boutiques, entertainment and services.
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First Colony Mall - Sugarland Mall,16535 Southwest Freeway
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Highland Village - Houston Shopping,4055 WESTHEIMER
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The Galleria - Houston Shopping,5085 Westheimer Rd
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Conroe Outlet Center -
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Houston Premium Outlet -
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Pearland Town Center - Corner of HWY 288 & FM 518
(713)-340-0704
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The Woodlands Mall - 1201 Lake Woodlands Dr
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Town and Country Village -
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| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Telephone/Cable/Internet | |
ATT - Internet, telephone, cable
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Comcast - Internet/Cable
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Direct TV -
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DISH TV -
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Entouch System - Cable, Internet, Telephone
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Vonage - Telephone Service
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| Windstream Communications - Telephone & Internet | |
| Transportation | |
Tollroads - Many Katy/Fulshear residents enjoy the quick access to the Westpark Tollway. I live in Fulshear, and I can get to the Galleria in 35 minutes.
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Metro Transportation - 713-739-4000 Simplify YOUR LIFE. Katy Park & Ride: 21669 Kingsland Blvd. or 222 Grand Pkwy
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| Utilities | |
Get Connected - A quick and easy way to connect your utilities, in one place. You will be able to shop for the best rates by using this link.
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Energy Service in Texas - 1-800-350-6044
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Reliant Energy - 713-207-7777
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Stream Energy - Electricty Service 1-866-8732
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TXU Energy - Electricty Service 1-866-CALL-TXU
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Center Point Energy - Gas Company 713-659-2111
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| Water (MUD Districts) - In Texas, there are many Municipal Utility Districts. After you determine which one you reside, call the Number to connect water and sewage. To determine which district you are in, contact me at 281-300-3021 or cathy@cathymanuel.com. City of Houston Water: 713-371-1400. City of Katy Water: 281-391-4800. Fort Bend: 281-342-6414. | |
| MUD, what is it? - See what a MUD district is. | |
City of Houston Water - 713-371-1400
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| Trash Pick Up - Trash Pickup & Recycling is usually available through the Neighborhood's Homeowners Association. Please see me to find out the number...it is often the same as water, call Cathy at 281-300-3021. If you do not belong to a HOA, here are some local trash services: BFI - 713.937.9955, Republic Waste - 281.446.2030, Waste Management - 713-695-4055. | |
| Vehicle Reg/License Plates/Voters Reg. | |
| Fort Bend County - Go to ONLINE Services | |
| Harris County Registrations - 713-368-2000 | |
